Shutterly Charming

Every so often I get the privilege of capturing moments of people that I geniunely care about....sometimes I get to care about people that every so often I get to photograph.  In this instance, I started photographing Gillian a few years ago.  I've grown to care for her and her family.  They are a wonderful bunch of people and watching her grow has been near and dear to me.  She's a fiery little thing with a bright future and parents that will kick her butt when and if she needs it.  Lucky duck, right? Right! (says every thirty something year old reminiscing on their own teenage years).  Wrong! (says every teenager looking forward to their twenties).  Ahhh how time changes perspective.   Q :   If you could bring any three of your classmates on a cross-country road trip in your family’s hatchback: who would you choose and why? Gillian:   Megan, Coral, and Austin. Megan is the quiet one, but when she gets excited,...

Charles and Liv....ahhhh, such an inspirational love story.  I spoke to Charles on the phone (once) and I've emailed Liv once or twice.  I was expecting a nice couple, but was more than impressed with these two kind souls.  When I pulled into Rosebrock Park they were sitting side by side on a picnic table, looking adorable! I immediately felt like we were kindred spirits.   I'm super grateful they chose me to capture their moments for them.     Liv would had been content taking no pictures and chasing frogs and butterflies. Charlie would had been just as content watching her.  She is a real life Cinderella.  I picture her waking in the morning and summoning her animal friends with a soothing song.  She is a warm person and I really think I could hang out with her everyday.  You can tell these two have a real connection.  I love my job!!  Charles + Liv have been together for 8 years! I love when high school sw...

I remember watching The Lion King (repeatedly) with Zachary when he was a boy.  Sitting on the floor, 2 feet in front of the television, in the dark.  His big brown eyes wide open, cheering on Simba hour after hour.  I was always impressed with his love and admiration for this movie regardless of the amount of times he'd watched it.  I've watched him look at Hope with similar admiration, his long time love and brand new bride.   I've know since he was 2 years old that he was a boy with a loyal heart.   I'm so excited for these two!  Even though I'm far away, and have been since Zack was young, I've always had a special place for Zack and Spencer.  Congrats to you and Hope.  She is a lovely and welcome addition to the family.   Part I - Getting Ready Andrew Jackson State Park was the perfect venue for the Odom + Graham wedding! The cute little blue schoolhouse was a dream for a photographer.   ...